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I bought a hibiscus this past spring and have really enjoyed it. Did I misunderstand the salesperson who told me to plant it in the garden? For now, I am keeping it in my unheated garage, but I wonder if I should plant it outside.

— Sue Kach, Glencoe

You have a tropical hibiscus that will not fare well over winter in your garage, especially since it is unheated. Tropical hibiscus cultivars like hot weather and provide vibrant flowers through the summer. Many gardeners in this area grow them in pots. These plants will not survive outside during winter in this region. Tropical hibiscuses have glossy, deep-green leaves and large orange, red, yellow, pink, peach, salmon or double flowers. Many tropical hibiscuses have more than one color in a blo

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